In Analyzing a Single Quantitative Variable, You Will Generally Choose

question 80

True/False

In analyzing a single quantitative variable, you will generally choose to use a scatter diagram if the variable is measured over time and a histogram if the variable is cross-sectional.

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Definitions:

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can vary in the calculation of a statistic, typically in the context of hypothesis testing.

F Distribution

A continuous probability distribution that arises frequently as the null distribution of a test statistic, especially in the analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Numerator

The top number in a fraction, representing the part of the whole or the dividend in division.

Chi-square Distribution

A statistical distribution that describes the distribution of the sum of the squares of a set of variables, often used in hypothesis testing.